Outfits, capsule wardrobes, and fashion advice for women over 40 featuring Talbots. Modeled by a size 14/16 petite woman in her 40’s for real-life style advice.
I wore this skirt Thanksgiving and shared the look on Instagram. I mentioned I’d also style it with a white shirt a la Carolina Herrera and several of you said you’d love to see it. Well here it is, and even better, this whole look is 40% off! It’s all part of the Talbots RSVP… Continue Reading What I Wore: Holiday Style
When people ask me to describe my personal style, I find it difficult. Angie from YouLookFab once defined it as Modern Classic, and I feel this look is a good example of modern classic style. Not only that, the black watch blazer is from Talbots, which has the tagline Modern Classic Style. A perfect match,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Talbots Black Watch Blazer
Likely most of you have done your shopping this long weekend, but if not there are some amazing deals this Cyber Monday. I did a list of the best sales for Black Friday and many of those promotions are still taking place. So instead of a repeat, here are items I own and love that… Continue Reading Cyber Monday: I Own It, You’ll Love It
When Karl and I got married, our wedding color was orange (with hot pink accents). We had a signature cocktail at the wedding reception, an Orange Crush. Considering I’m wearing an orange cocktail dress in today’s blog post I felt Orange Crush was a fitting title. Orange is my favorite color, and I think it’s… Continue Reading What I Wore: Orange Crush
Inspired by Oprah’s Favorite Things, below is a list of things I absolutely love and have made my wardrobe, skin, or life in general better. While this is a blog that focuses on style, I think that extends past the wardrobe, dressing table, and medicine cabinet. This list of my favorite things, like Oprah’s list,… Continue Reading Alison’s Favorite Things of 2018
The first look from my real-life holiday capsule wardrobe is one of the more casual options. This could be worn to Thanksgiving, to a work party right after being at the office, a dinner party at a neighbor’s house. To make it more festive I swapped out the traditional brooch for one shaped like a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Navy on Navy (From the Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe)
While I don’t like the taste of a pumpkin spice latte, I do love the color. Not quite orange, not quite brown, the color becomes a neutral like olive green that looks great with other neutrals but spices up jewel tones and makes surprisingly beautiful color combinations. Paired with berry, plum, teal, navy, mustard, red,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Pumpkin Spice
Talbots is one of my favorite retailers, and I am so excited that starting today. they’re offering 30% off your entire purchase with promo code FRIENDS30 (sale through October 28). This suit is from Talbots and has been one of my favorites all season long. You’ve seen the pants before in this outfit post, and… Continue Reading What I Wore: Talbots Red Pantsuit
Corduroy is back in a big way, and as usual, cabi is ahead of the curve with fashion trends, offering their cord Journey Jacket this season. I’m a bit shell-shocked from my elementary school years practically starting a fire as I walked to class in my cord jeans but I’m liking the idea of corduroy… Continue Reading What I Wore: cabi Journey Jacket